The PHA sets a payment standard ranging from 90% to 110% of the Fair Market Rents (FMRs).

San Francisco, CA 94131's Section 8 Fair Market Rent

In the year 2024, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in the 94131 zip code area, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $2,160 to a high of $2,640, with an average of $2,400.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $2,646, a maximum of $3,234, and an average of $2,940.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $3,159, peaking at a maximum of $3,861, and averaging at $3,510.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $3,870, a maximum of $4,730, and an average of $4,300.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $4,203 to a maximum of $5,137, with an average of $4,670.

The fair market rent mentioned already includes all utilities. If a landlord chooses not to provide utility coverage, they can subtract the utility costs from the rent to determine the adjusted rental price.

Each housing authority establishes its own rental rates, so you should check the pricing set by that specific housing authority to determine the maximum amount they can offer. It's advisable to adhere to their pricing guidelines.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year City, State, Zipcode HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 San Francisco, CA 94131 Low Rent (90%) $2,160 $2,646 $3,159 $3,870 $4,203
Average Rent $2,400 $2,940 $3,510 $4,300 $4,670
High Rent(110%) $2,640 $3,234 $3,861 $4,730 $5,137
2023 San Francisco, CA 94131 Low Rent (90%) $2,043 $2,529 $3,024 $3,708 $4,059
Average Rent $2,270 $2,810 $3,360 $4,120 $4,510
High Rent (110%) $2,497 $3,091 $3,696 $4,532 $4,961
2022 San Francisco, CA 94131 Low Rent (90%) $2,025 $2,511 $3,051 $3,915 $4,266
Average Rent $2,250 $2,790 $3,390 $4,350 $4,740
High Rent(110%) $2,475 $3,069 $3,729 $4,785 $5,214
2021 San Francisco, CA 94131 Low Rent (90%) $2,241 $2,781 $3,384 $4,347 $4,734
Average Rent $2,490 $3,090 $3,760 $4,830 $5,260
High Rent (110%) $2,739 $3,399 $4,136 $5,313 $5,786
2020 San Francisco, CA 94131 Low Rent (90%) $2,151 $2,673 $3,276 $4,284 $4,572
Average Rent $2,390 $2,970 $3,640 $4,760 $5,080
High Rent(110%) $2,629 $3,267 $4,004 $5,236 $5,588
2019 San Francisco, CA 94131 Low Rent (90%) $2,133 $2,637 $3,267 $4,284 $4,527
Average Rent $2,370 $2,930 $3,630 $4,760 $5,030
High Rent (110%) $2,607 $3,223 $3,993 $5,236 $5,533


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